Is there any recourse for those of us with thick nasal skin? Are there any procedures that effectively (and only) thin the skin? (Without resorting to tip suture to give the appearance of pointy nose). If not, what medical obstacles exist to reducing skin thickness? Is there any hope of methods being conceived in the future or is this a biological impossibility? Thank You For Your Answersv
September 16, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty with thick skin From your photo, you appear to have a wide, amorphous nose. The skin is on the thick side, but the texture appears to be good. There are surgical techniques that can improve thick skinned individuals. This technique would be an Open Structure Rhinoplasty, in which the the cartilage can be sculpted and cartilage grafts can be use to support the nasal structure and the skin can sometimes be debulked. However remember that the skin can can not be replaced or changed. You appear to be a good candidate for the open structured approach. Consult with an experienced expert in rhinoplasty such as a facial plastic surgeon.
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September 16, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty with thick skin From your photo, you appear to have a wide, amorphous nose. The skin is on the thick side, but the texture appears to be good. There are surgical techniques that can improve thick skinned individuals. This technique would be an Open Structure Rhinoplasty, in which the the cartilage can be sculpted and cartilage grafts can be use to support the nasal structure and the skin can sometimes be debulked. However remember that the skin can can not be replaced or changed. You appear to be a good candidate for the open structured approach. Consult with an experienced expert in rhinoplasty such as a facial plastic surgeon.
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September 16, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty with thick skin A full set of pictures or an in-person examination are required to determine the amount of thickness of the skin versus the thickness of the lower lateral cartilages of the nasal tip. Suture techniques, cartilage removal, and cartilage grafting techniques are all used to help give more projection, definition and refinement to the tip when needed. For more information and many examples, please see the video and the link below
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September 16, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty with thick skin A full set of pictures or an in-person examination are required to determine the amount of thickness of the skin versus the thickness of the lower lateral cartilages of the nasal tip. Suture techniques, cartilage removal, and cartilage grafting techniques are all used to help give more projection, definition and refinement to the tip when needed. For more information and many examples, please see the video and the link below
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